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Audi A3

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

T30 JADMOT history

T30 JAD is a silver diesel Audi A3 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 184,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2026
Mileage
184,983 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 JAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 JAD was last recorded at 184,983 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 9,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,759 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
9,224 miles
Average per year
8,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,983 miles
  • 2023 – 175,759 miles
  • 2022 – 173,179 miles
  • 2021 – 169,748 miles
  • 2020 – 166,130 miles
  • 2019 – 161,677 miles
  • 2018 – 150,329 miles
  • 2017 – 138,635 miles
  • 2016 – 122,611 miles
  • 2015 – 111,903 miles
  • 2014 – 99,673 miles
  • 2013 – 91,613 miles
  • 2012 – 88,167 miles
  • 2011 – 81,850 miles
  • 2010 – 71,937 miles
  • 2009 – 54,564 miles
  • 2008 – 45,546 miles
  • 2007 – 30,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,983 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front is on legal limit of 1.6

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,983 miles (+9,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    184,983 miles
    Test number
    231674733585
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass175,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    175,759 miles
    Test number
    655534407229
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail175,759 miles (+2,580)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,759 miles
    Test number
    598684807476
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass173,179 miles (+3,431)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,179 miles
    Test number
    174352878494
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass169,748 miles (+3,618)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,748 miles
    Test number
    433874770076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake low (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass166,130 miles (+4,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    166,130 miles
    Test number
    598749891707
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass161,677 miles (+11,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    161,677 miles
    Test number
    972431798921
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass150,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    150,329 miles
    Test number
    768306077017
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted

  9. Fail150,328 miles (+11,693)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,328 miles
    Test number
    593562480336
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted

  10. Pass138,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,635 miles
    Test number
    898480083965
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail138,635 miles (+16,024)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,635 miles
    Test number
    209784870933
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm &has cord showing (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & has cord showing (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass122,611 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,611 miles
    Test number
    664168689323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front is on legal limit of 1.6
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray is fitted

  13. Fail122,611 miles (+10,708)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,611 miles
    Test number
    937257194874
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv gaitor (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front is on legal limit of 1.6
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray is fitted

  14. Pass111,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,903 miles
    Test number
    286419915490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail111,903 miles (+12,230)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,903 miles
    Test number
    759019815193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass99,673 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    499533024108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail99,673 miles (+8,060)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    989403624177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass91,613 miles (+3,446)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,613 miles
    Test number
    257076603147
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass88,167 miles (+6,317)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,167 miles
    Test number
    626165612182
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear shockabsorber covers in poor condition

  20. Pass81,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,850 miles
    Test number
    207743421178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,850 miles (+9,913)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,850 miles
    Test number
    268847411146
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass71,937 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,937 miles
    Test number
    550594400198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,920 miles (+17,356)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,920 miles
    Test number
    780683000167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,564 miles (+9,018)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,564 miles
    Test number
    981115209145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,546 miles (+14,962)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,546 miles
    Test number
    912585438256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,584 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    532893447232
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing off on outer edges †nearside rear tyre on 2mm †offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracked and perished †uneven wear to rear brake pads

  27. Fail30,584 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    960963347238
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing off on outer edges †nearside rear tyre on 2mm †offside rear tyre on 3mm and cracked and perished †uneven wear to rear brake pads

Questions about T30 JAD

Does T30 JAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 JAD expired on 7 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 JAD?
The MOT on T30 JAD expired on 7 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 JAD done?
T30 JAD was recorded at 184,983 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 8,852 miles a year.
Has T30 JAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 JAD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T30 JAD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T30 JAD find?
T30 JAD passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.

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